Academic Papers

Much has been written about the thought of Fethullah Gülen in terms of the social programs and institutions inspired by his ideas. Some have studied his theory of education as the pedagogical basis for the schools, so called “Gulen Schools“, …

One of the Muslim movements with whom I have found much common understanding is what is often called “the Gülen Movement.” The name is technically a misnomer, as the founder and spiritual leader, M. Fethullah Gülen, has denied that he …

Many of you already know much about the life and thought of Fethullah Gülen, but for those here who do not, allow me to state a few words of introduction. I ask the indulgence of those who in many cases …

Soner Çaǧaptay must think very highly of Fethullah Gulen. In a recent article[1] in which he makes scattershot accusations against Fethullah Gulen and current ruling party of Turkey, he makes Gulen out to be some kind of mastermind, pulling strings …

The following paper was first presented at the RUMI FORUM’s conference entitled “Islam in the Age of Global Challenges: Alternative Perspectives of the Gulen Movement” at Georgetown University, Washington DC on November 14-15, 2008. Peace is not the product of …

The following paper was first presented at the RUMI FORUM’s conference entitled “Islam in the Age of Global Challenges: Alternative Perspectives of the Gulen Movement” at Georgetown University, Washington DC on November 14-15, 2008. Many women in the modern age …

The following paper was first presented at the RUMI FORUM’s conference entitled “Islam in the Age of Global Challenges: Alternative Perspectives of the Gulen Movement” at Georgetown University, Washington DC on November 14-15, 2008. This article is about the need …

The following paper was first presented at the RUMI FORUM’s conference entitled “Islam in the Age of Global Challenges: Alternative Perspectives of the Gulen Movement” at Georgetown University, Washington DC on November 14-15, 2008. The aim of this paper is …

The following paper was first presented at the RUMI FORUM’s conference entitled “Islam in the Age of Global Challenges: Alternative Perspectives of the Gulen Movement” at Georgetown University, Washington DC on November 14-15, 2008. Fethullah Gulen, as respected by the …

The following paper was first presented at the RUMI FORUM’s conference entitled “Islam in the Age of Global Challenges: Alternative Perspectives of the Gulen Movement” at Georgetown University, Washington DC on November 14-15, 2008. I never met Fethullah Gulen (b.1938…) …

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